vitamin jank
+1y
Hey everyone, brand spakin new guy here just joined.
I got my b2200 a while ago with unknown engine issues, finally got around to tearing it open this week & the further into it I got the more I noticed this was gonna be fun! Im not new to cars but I am new to these cool little trucks so hefty amounts of learning will be had!
I look forward to talking to & getting to know some of you peoples & possibly even meeting up with if theres any locals here too.
Anyway, onto the good stuff.
The head is done for, cracked & all sorts of jank. The block I hope theres still life in it im going to take it to the machine shop & see what they say.
I got me a gasket set from ebay coming in, not sure about the headgasket tho anyone have good/bad luck using those?
Im also thinking about picking up the weber carb & pacesetter header for it too.
Anyway, sup everyone!!!
I got my b2200 a while ago with unknown engine issues, finally got around to tearing it open this week & the further into it I got the more I noticed this was gonna be fun! Im not new to cars but I am new to these cool little trucks so hefty amounts of learning will be had!
I look forward to talking to & getting to know some of you peoples & possibly even meeting up with if theres any locals here too.
Anyway, onto the good stuff.
The head is done for, cracked & all sorts of jank. The block I hope theres still life in it im going to take it to the machine shop & see what they say.
I got me a gasket set from ebay coming in, not sure about the headgasket tho anyone have good/bad luck using those?
Im also thinking about picking up the weber carb & pacesetter header for it too.
Anyway, sup everyone!!!
mrpielovin
+1y
Don't think I am an expert on engines by no means so take my info with a grain of salt.
Based off most of my research the head gaskets on these seem to mess up constantly.
I personally have a b2000 84' and it leaks oil from the head, has ever since I started driving it.
I was told by a few people not to get it fixed as the new found pressure could cause more damage.
Welcome to the forums man!
Good luck adapting to the Mazda B-Live.
Based off most of my research the head gaskets on these seem to mess up constantly.
I personally have a b2000 84' and it leaks oil from the head, has ever since I started driving it.
I was told by a few people not to get it fixed as the new found pressure could cause more damage.
Welcome to the forums man!
Good luck adapting to the Mazda B-Live.
mazdafreak
+1y
welcome to the site. These mazdas ive learned are pretty easy to work on and fun to play with. Good luck.
dan woodland
+1y
Welcome!!!
Ouch, that looks like it hurt.
Good luck on the rebuild. Post pictures of your progress. Dan
Ouch, that looks like it hurt.
Good luck on the rebuild. Post pictures of your progress. Dan
scotch
+1y
If it's not a FelPro set, then I would consider returning it (if possible) or reselling it and using a FelPro or Mazda head gasket instead. They are more expensive but you don't want to go cheap on a head gasket. Your time and labor is more valuable than the few bucks you'll save with another brand - never mind the inconvenience of having to do the job over again if it fails.
I think there is a good reason why FelPro and Mazda gaskets cost more - It's because they're worth it. I'm at 214K miles on my original head gasket.
If it's not a FelPro set, then I would consider returning it (if possible) or reselling it and using a FelPro or Mazda head gasket instead. They are more expensive but you don't want to go cheap on a head gasket. Your time and labor is more valuable than the few bucks you'll save with another brand - never mind the inconvenience of having to do the job over again if it fails.
I think there is a good reason why FelPro and Mazda gaskets cost more - It's because they're worth it. I'm at 214K miles on my original head gasket.
vitamin jank
+1y
Bad news, took the block to the machine shop earlier today & the guy suggested it wasn't worth machining. Kinda expected so cant say im too surprised.
Before I scour the local yards for a usable longblock, I was wondering about potential swaps. Since you guys know this scene better than I do, are there any "easier" swaps people have done to these? Ones that have required minimal fabrication? etc etc
Just wondering.
Anyway, thx for the welcome & input so far!
Before I scour the local yards for a usable longblock, I was wondering about potential swaps. Since you guys know this scene better than I do, are there any "easier" swaps people have done to these? Ones that have required minimal fabrication? etc etc
Just wondering.
Anyway, thx for the welcome & input so far!
vitamin jank
+1y
Kia swap?
Sounds interesting, out of the suv im guessing?
Ive seen a few videos of people with a sbc in em, know of anyone here with one & a thorough worklog of it?
Going to borrow a friends 350 mockup engine & see how well it fits.
Also, with that question. How well do these rear ends hold up to added power?
Thx
Only update I cleaned everything engine bay. Degreaser & power washer hooked up to hot water!!!
Sounds interesting, out of the suv im guessing?
Ive seen a few videos of people with a sbc in em, know of anyone here with one & a thorough worklog of it?
Going to borrow a friends 350 mockup engine & see how well it fits.
Also, with that question. How well do these rear ends hold up to added power?
Thx
Only update I cleaned everything engine bay. Degreaser & power washer hooked up to hot water!!!
dan woodland
+1y
Over an MazdaTrucking.com there are a few swap threads here.
(B2000-B2200-B2600-B2600i)
(B2000-B2200-B2600-B2600i)